I Had a Busy Summer - How I’m Doing Now!The summer of 2022 was a wild ride for me. It started with being sick for 8 straight weeks, with 2 hospital...reactions1comment
Navigating the Online World of Axial SpondyloarthritisLike so many other places online, the axial spondyloarthritis community has become an increasingly polarized place to inhabit in recent years. I...reactions3comments
How to Navigate a Diagnosis Without a Good Support SystemA diagnosis can change everything. Suddenly, we’re thrust into a new world of doctors' appointments, treatments, and lifestyle changes. And while having...reactions9comments
AnkylosingSpondylitis.net Giveaway Terms and ConditionsThese Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or “Promotion”) published on AnkylosingSpondylitis.net, a Health Union (“Health Union” or “We”) owned and operated...reactionscomments
I Survived Hurricane Ian With ASI moved to Orlando, Florida from NY about a year ago. I wanted a better environment for my children as well as...reactions6comments
Hey, Rheumatologists: Do BetterI’m in a somewhat unique position as an ankylosing spondylitis patient. Not only am I a patient, but I’m also a chronic...reactions1comment
Healing Is A ProcessA few articles from my peers has made me reflect on the stage I am at with AxSpa. I have learned to...reactions16comments
Going on My First Trip Post Diagnosis and PandemicOf course I was very excited to explore Mexico and the USA, but I had no idea how things were going to...reactions2comments
My Tug of Spondyloarthritis WarDo you ever get the idea that your joints and you have a distinct difference of opinion about which way to go?...reactions2comments
An Invitation to an Event Full of EmotionsOne thing I miss about the beginning of the pandemic is not having to worry about events. Not having to worry of...reactions4comments
Using a Wheelchair in Public for the First TimeI’ve been using mobility aids for a while. My main two have been my rollator walker and my cane. If you’ve seen...reactions7comments
Is It Time To Turn The Page?Things have changed so much during my 21 years with arthritis. I was 24 when my symptoms began. My mother, her parents...reactions1comment
Flying With AS: Tips and TricksI remember the good ol' days of flying to a new city or country and spending the entire flight in a mindset...reactions10comments
"Trapped" – A Poem by Sarah LeeOur advocate Sarah Lee lives with ankylosing spondylitis and used her experience with a chronic invisible illness as inspiration for her poem...reactions1comment
My Failed Attempt at Reintroducing MassageGetting a massage used to be one of my favorite things. Heading to the spa a few times a year felt like...reactions4comments
Journal: Now More Than EverAugust 9, 2022 Woke up early today - my eyes just popped open. Looked at the clock - 5:32 am staring at...reactions7comments
I Had a Beach Weekend - Here’s How it Went!Traveling has looked very different for a lot of us over the past 2 years. For me, I haven’t gone anywhere that...reactions2comments
Self-Care In Stressful TimesWe’re probably living in a time of peak opinion, opining, emoting, and hot takes. The feelings seem to fly out of our...reactions2comments
Getting Back in the Driver’s Seat With Axial SpondyloarthritisLike many people my age, I grew up with parents and grandparents who saw doctors as the ultimate authority. It never entered...reactions1comment
I Lost Friends Due to My Chronic IllnessAs I’ve written about before, I’ve lost a lot to AS. One of the things that hurts the most (personally) is losing...reactions2comments
